Hello, two more ideas for you

Published: Fri, 12/18/20

Hi there, !

Last week I showed you some finishing techniques you can try to enhance your chip carvings.

Today I'll show you a few more ways to add some variety and spice up your work.

Adding texture to an uncarved surface sets the carved surfaces apart in a different manner than a plain, flat surface. On the candle plate shown below, I used a sharp center punch to texture some of the surfaces. Sharpening a nail will also accomplish the same effect. Randomizing the size of the marks creates variety and adds interest. Give it a go on your next carving!

Using chisels and gouges to relief carve the background really adds depth and sets the carving distinctly apart from the rest of the item. Ales Janosek clearly shows you this technique on a 5x5 box and cribbage board shown below.

Along with carving the background, you can also relief carve some of the surface to create various shadows and a new look. The box top shown below, carved by Edgar, includes rounded, pillow-like surfaces in the center and on the ends that he carved grids across. I really like this effect. How about you?

And look back at Edgar's box top. You'll notice the relieved background is also textured! Combining both techniques deepens the shadows below the surface and creates a new look.

My plan is to create some texture tools from common home center items and show you how to make them yourself. No promises on when I'll get this done, but I think this should be easy to do with limited tools.

If you'd like to purchase a set of 12 texturing tools handmade by Edgar, you can reach out to him on Facebook (see below) Please tell him I sent you. 😀

All the best to you and your family!

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